Losing Baby to His Schemes

That day marked the eighth month of my pregnancy. I went for a check-up, and everything was just perfect with the baby Brendan and I were expecting. I couldn't wait to get home and share the good news with Brendan. He was ecstatic, not only preparing a delicious meal but also presenting me with a beautifully crafted box containing a piece of amethyst.

He wrapped his arms around me and said, "I found this on one of my geological surveys. It's exceptionally beautiful and rare, so I decided to turn it into a necklace. Amethyst is supposed to bring good luck. I hope my dear Mackenzie will have a lifetime of blessing with it." I was overwhelmed with emotion, my eyes welling up with tears.

Since then, I've worn the amethyst every single day. It's been a whole month now! Who knows if it's affecting the baby. Brendan, how could you betray me like this?

Watching them from just a few feet away, hugging and holding each other tight, I bit my lip hard as tears fell uncontrollably. Brendan had already changed from his usual business attire, looking at Violette with tender eyes.

"Violette, you're the only person I've ever truly loved."

He was once my senior, admired by many women. I secretly had a crush on him, often sneaking into the office just to catch a glimpse. Back then, he was with Violette, and they went out together all the time. It hurt, but I was the one who came late to the party, and there was nothing I could do.

Later, Violette got an offer from an international research institute with a million-dollar annual salary. She chose her career and broke up with Brendan. Only after that did Brendan suddenly reach out to me.

He said, "I know you've had feelings for me for a long time, let's be together." Even though I knew he was with me out of spite towards Violette, I still agreed. I thought I could win his heart with time. Gradually, he treated me well and often declared that I was the only one he loved. So, I believed he had genuinely fallen for me.